Monsoon Diaries: Ambasamudram in Tirunelveli

Rain has the power even to convert a concrete city to a green city; one heavy rain can make a city look like rivers! Just imagine the beauty of a place which is enclosed by the Western Ghats and bordered by a river? Ambasamudram looks like a paradise in monsoon. Hence it is one of the must-visit destinations in Tirunelveli.

A place named Vilankurichi became Ambasamudram because of the temples and water sources. The name is derived from the two words Amba and Samudra. Legend has it that the great sage Agastya lived in Ambasamudram for some time.

Ambasamudram is not just a religious place but also a paradise for nature lovers. On one side it is the Western Ghats and on the other, it is Tamirabharani River that cascades along the town.

We can explore a lot in and around Ambasamudram. A visit here is never complete without a stroll around the beautiful temples. Kaishivanathaswamy Temple, Papanasanam Papanasar Temple, Melaseval Megalingeshwara Temple and MelasevalVenugoapalaswamy Temple are the prominent temples in Ambasamudram.

Tourist Places Around Ambasamudram

The Western Ghats are surely mystical; Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve along with Manjolai Hills are the two famous tourist places near Ambasamudram.